Dr Anne E Bailey

Churches invited to become ‘Pilgrim Places’ for reflection and prayer Churches are being invited to become “Pilgrim Places” for reflection and prayer as part of the Faith in the North initiative

Churches invited to become ‘Pilgrim Places’ for reflection and prayer
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Inside the Vatican studio preserving the mosaics of St. Peter's Basilica Since the late 1500s, a small workshop in the Vatican has cared for the hundreds of mosaics that decorate the interior of St. Peter's Basilica in a sea of colour.

Inside the Vatican studio preserving the mosaics of St. Peter's Basilica
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Saint Patrick’s Way: The pilgrimage route promising a very personal journey www.msn.com/en-gb/travel...

Walking in Faith: Goa’s Annual Pilgrimage Draws Thousands to Sancoale The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, in southwest India, hosted its annual Walking Pilgrimage to Sancoale, drawing thousands of faithful and turning the historic site into a vibrant gathering of devotion...

Walking in Faith: Goa’s Annual Pilgrimage Draws Thousands to Sancoale
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St. Peter’s Basilica Digital Ecosystem and Fourth Centenary: Innovation, Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism Discover how St. Peter’s Basilica’s Fourth Centenary introduces the Digital Ecosystem, Smart Pass, and “Beyond the Visible” project, transforming pilgrimage, heritage conservation, and religious touri...

St. Peter’s Basilica Digital Ecosystem and Fourth Centenary: Innovation, Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism
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Newly unearthed temple in Nepal revealed to be major ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site - Tibetan Review (TibetanReview.net, Feb23’26) – While Lumbini in ancient Sakya Kingdom is recognized as the place where the Buddha was born more than 2,500 years ago, a temple built in the palatial remains in Tilaura...

Newly unearthed temple in Nepal revealed to be major ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site tibetanreview.net/newly-uneart...

Environmentalists traces the biblical Exodus route | The Jerusalem Post Tracing the biblical Exodus route through the desert, one woman found a story of endurance and the unseen labor that makes survival possible

Walking the Exodus: One woman's journey through the desert Moses crossed
Tracing the biblical Exodus route through the desert, one woman found a story of endurance and the unseen labor that makes survival possible
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Modern shrine at St Mary's, Kersey (Suffolk) replacing the medieval shrine containing a Pietà.
📸2021
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7th-century bishop's throne (cathedra), Hexham Abbey.
📸2025

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Windows in the apse contain 12th- and 13th-century stained glass from French churches, including from Rouen, Sainte Chapelle and St Denis.

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Font: bowl 15th century, base 17th, and stem 19th century.
Rose window: glass from 13th, 14th & 16th centuries. Wrought iron 'Armada' chest, 14th-century.

Unexpected visit to the extraordinary parish church of St Mary & St Nicholas, Wilton (Wiltshire) last weekend. This 1845 Italianate building was designed by T H Wyatt & D Brandon. Its 108 ft-high external bell tower is just one of its many features of interest ...
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New South African pilgrim route: the Sedgefield–Wilderness Camino
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In Italy, the bones of St. Francis are going on public display, a mixed blessing for Assisi
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North Wales Pilgrim’s Way named a top world wellness experience for 2026 A WALKING route that crosses North Wales has been recognised as one of the top wellness experiences in the world.

National Geographic hail route of North Wales sacred sit
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Pilgrim Badge with the "Rood of Grace" from Boxley Abbey, Kent. 15th century.

Boxley was on the pilgrimage route to Canterbury. On 24 Feb 1538 John Hilsey ex-Dominican formally ridiculed the Rood of Boxley.

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Lough Derg (aka St Patrick's Purgatory), Station Island, Donegal (Ireland). Pictured: the Penitential Beds, the probable site of the 'purgatory' cave, and St Mary's Chapel in the background.
📸2023

Beverley Minster, Yorkshire.
📸2025

In pictures: Shropshire Day 2026 celebrated with modern-day pilgrimage along the River Severn Special church services took place along the banks of the River Severn on Sunday to mark Shropshire Day.

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Pilgrim staffs. Pilgrim Museum, Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
📸2024

The 12th-century crypt chapel at St Olave's Church, Hart Street, London. To the south of the altar you can just see a rather unusual feature: a well!
📸2026

Pilgrims: Pathways of Christian Life What is pilgrimage? What does it mean to Christians who undertake pilgrimage? Each chapter of this book focuses on a popular place of pilgrimage within Britain and Ireland, offering historical…

What is pilgrimage? Each chapter of this book focuses on a popular place of pilgrimage within Britain and Ireland, offering historical background and exploring why each has become such a powerful magnet for pilgrims over the ages.

Marking the burial place of St Wilfrid in Ripon Cathedral.
📸2025

Three pilgrimage routes through scenic North Yorkshire villages launching soon Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are set to be launched.

Three pilgrimage routes through scenic North Yorkshire villages launching soon
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Statue of Julian of Norwich on the west façade of Norwich Cathedral.
📸2024

800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure Medieval texts and frescoes show how Francis of Assisi’s legends formed – and why his call to poverty and care for creation still resonates.

800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure
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Pilgrimage Routes in Japan: Walking Ancient Paths of Faith Three of Japan's most renowned pilgrimage routes, which allow for an intimate and profound journey through the country on foot.

Pilgrimage Routes in Japan: Walking Ancient Paths of Faith
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Lighting candles at Lourdes (Our Lady of Lourdes, France).
📸2023

Hundreds Fulfill Vows at Annual Atalaya Religious Pilgrimage - Panama Expat Times - English News, Life & Living in Panama Hundreds of Panamanian families converged on the town of Atalaya this week for its annual religious pilgrimage honoring Jesus of Nazareth. The event, a

Hundreds Fulfill Vows at Annual Atalaya Religious Pilgrimage
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St Brannoc's Well, Braunton (North Devon), dedicated to a 6th-century saint.
📸2022